Walker Street, Northcote

We are delivering 250 new homes including, 99 social homes and 151 market homes at Walker Street. 

These new homes will include a mix of one-, 2-, 3- and 4 bedroom options to better meet housing demand in Victoria.  

The new buildings feature: 

• Energy-efficient homes designed to minimise heating and cooling costs 
• Disability Discrimination Act compliant homes with accessibility features to support people with a disability 
• Accessible community room for residents to gather and socialise 
• Quality open spaces including landscaped courtyards and walkways with direct access to Merri Creek 

Social housing 

Social housing is an umbrella term that includes both public housing and community housing. It is available to eligible people on the Victorian Housing Register.  

Public housing 

Public housing is owned and managed by Homes Victoria. The state government provides public housing to eligible Victorians including: 

• people who are unemployed 
• people on low incomes 
• people living with a disability or a mental illness or who are at risk of homelessness 
• people escaping family violence.  

Community housing 

Community housing is managed by community housing organisations.  

Community housing organisations are highly regulated, not-for-profit housing providers that specialise in housing a diverse range of renters.  

 Market housing 

Market housing refers to homes that are available for purchase or rent at prices set by the current housing market. These homes are not government subsidised.  

The cost of market housing depends on factors like where they are located, how many people want them, and their quality, and features. 

Community involvement is a key part of all Homes Victoria projects, and it played a major role in planning the new homes at Walker Street. Homes Victoria previously established a Community Consultative Committee made up of local residents and stakeholders, who worked together to help shape the future of the redevelopment. 

The Committee officially closed at the end of 2023, with the construction phase of the project already in progress. Homes Victoria would like to thank previous Committee members for their contribution to the project.